Fujiwara Festival
A festival tracing the story of Yoshitsune and the Fujiwara clan through Hiraizumi in spring and autumn
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地域:東北
A festival tracing the story of Yoshitsune and the Fujiwara clan through Hiraizumi in spring and autumn
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Ogatsu kagura, carrying on Shugendo prayers through yudate and masked dance
A Miyagi fire festival where New Year decorations are sent off in a sacred fire as people pray for a year free of misfortune
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